Rowan Driftwood
@rowandriftwood.bsky.social
Fanfic writer, tea drinker, hobby genealogist, professional archaeologist, GenX, Queer (they/þei/xe), Burien (greater Seattle area).
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Later when a guard pushes his wheelchair, he does it while “popping a wheelie” the whole time. Why? So the migrant’s leg irons don’t drag on the ground.
Yes. He can’t walk, but he’s still shackled.
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Yes. He can’t walk, but he’s still shackled.
2/
December 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Later when a guard pushes his wheelchair, he does it while “popping a wheelie” the whole time. Why? So the migrant’s leg irons don’t drag on the ground.
Yes. He can’t walk, but he’s still shackled.
2/
Yes. He can’t walk, but he’s still shackled.
2/
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🧵 Oregon's Direct Cash Transfer results
Location: Oregon (across 3 counties)
Participants: 117 homeless youths ages 18-24
Control group: No
Amount: $3,000 + $1,000/mo
Duration: 2 yrs
After 6 months, 63% were in their own homes. At the end of the two years, 91% of participants were stably housed.
Location: Oregon (across 3 counties)
Participants: 117 homeless youths ages 18-24
Control group: No
Amount: $3,000 + $1,000/mo
Duration: 2 yrs
After 6 months, 63% were in their own homes. At the end of the two years, 91% of participants were stably housed.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
Oregon gave homeless youths cash payments with no strings attached. Read how it helped.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🧵 Oregon's Direct Cash Transfer results
Location: Oregon (across 3 counties)
Participants: 117 homeless youths ages 18-24
Control group: No
Amount: $3,000 + $1,000/mo
Duration: 2 yrs
After 6 months, 63% were in their own homes. At the end of the two years, 91% of participants were stably housed.
Location: Oregon (across 3 counties)
Participants: 117 homeless youths ages 18-24
Control group: No
Amount: $3,000 + $1,000/mo
Duration: 2 yrs
After 6 months, 63% were in their own homes. At the end of the two years, 91% of participants were stably housed.
Bonus: it’s a great Christmas movie for people who want to feel better about their own toxic family dynamics!
December 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Bonus: it’s a great Christmas movie for people who want to feel better about their own toxic family dynamics!